JOURNAL
Lee’ding the Way – Incoming 1st District Supervisor
Roy Lee talks with MJ’s Gwyn Lurie on his upset win and his plans moving forward, P.5
Harbor Women – SB Maritime Museum’s new public exhibit honors the female powerhouses of the harbor, P.28
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The Giving List
The Granada’s 100 years of giving, page 16
GEORGE MEETS THE POPE! Normally a visit to the YMCA would get you a little exercise, some fresh air, and maybe a new friend or two… For YMCA USA Board Chair George Leis and President/ CEO Suzanne McCormick, it’s getting them an audience with Pope Francis. Read more on the global impact of the organization and how it’s sending them to the Vatican (Story starts on page 6)
Illustrious Illuminate
Centennial Celebration
Deepak Chopra keynoting, the 20th anniversary of What the Bleep Do We Know!? Illuminate Film Festival will light up the town, P.14
The Granada is turning 100! Take a look back at its century-long transformation into the world-class concert hall it is today, page 22
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